On-Site services paused

On-site services at the Oneida County History Center are paused until community health indicators improve. Curbside pickup for e-Bookstore purchase, research services, and virtual programing are still available.

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 

~CLOSED Monday, January 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day~

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Welcome to the oneida county history center, preserving history and promoting the culture of the Mohawk Valley since 1876

Oneida County Experiences during covid-19

The History Center wants to preserve your story for future generations and is inviting the public to submit their COVID-19 stories. Click the image below for more information and to submit your story

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Test your knowledge of Oneida County History & culture with our local history crossword puzzles here!​​

Historical Hall of Fame &  Living Legends class of 2020

 Visit the History Center's e-Bookstore for a great selection of local history books and merchandise.  Our entire inventory is available to purchase online with curbside pickup available!  Shop now!

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​​The Oneida County History Center is a private 501(c) (3) not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, heritage, and culture of the Greater Mohawk Valley. We do not receive government funding. Your support allows the History Center to shine and keeps history alive!

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The Oneida County Historical Hall of Fame, begun in 1946, has inducted four individuals to its 2020 class: Lawyer and Justice Mary Donlon Alger, Red Cross Founder & Clinton resident Clara Barton, Utica pioneer Robert McBride, and Oneida leaders and Revolutionary War veterans Hanyery Tewahangarahken “He Who Takes Up the Snow Shoe” and Tyonajanegen “Two Kettles Together.” The Hall of Famers were inducted alongside the 2020 Richard W. Couper ‘Living Legends’ class: nonprofit champion Natalie Brown, cardiologist Dr. Brian Gaffney, historian Jane Spellman, and healthcare and community advocate Eve Van de Wal. 

This year’s inductees are being recognized for their service as civic leaders and community advocates, and for their efforts in furthering the region's industries, culture, and educational opportunities.They were honored during a virtual celebration on Thursday, November 12, 2020.

​​They Came to Work: The Early Polish Immigrants of West Utica with Patricia Yocum

~Saturday, January 16 at 11:30 am~

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Virtual Lectures Anytime!​

​Free virtual lectures are now available to view on the History Center YouTube channel! Click on the icon below or search for @OneidaCountyHistory. ​​

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